Unified Payments Interface

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Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026

Timeline

  1. UPI Expansion

    NIPL and LankaPay announce strengthened merchant acceptance for UPI in Sri Lanka.

  2. Growth Trend

    Indian tourist arrivals surge to 531,000, solidifying India as the top source market.

  3. Tourism Milestone

    Sri Lanka records 416,000 Indian visitors for the calendar year.

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UPI Expands in Sri Lanka: NPCI Strengthens Cross-Border Retail Payments

NPCI International has significantly expanded UPI merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka through a partnership with LankaPay, allowing Indian tourists to pay via LankaQR codes. The initiative integrates major retail and hospitality brands like Keells and Taj Hotels into a seamless digital payment corridor.

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